Winter annual. Grows in all zones. Volunteers in many areas. Grows on moderately acid soil, but is most productive on calcareous soils.

Humans have utilized plants in medicine for thousands of years. As a matter of fact, the Sumerians were the first to record ...

Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery says water access and clear rules are among keys for making community gardens successful.

Some plants such as tomato and pepper, are easier using transplants. The Plant Medic is written by Ricky Kemery, who retired as the extension educator for horticulture at the Allen County Purdue ...